Rebecca Westgate

Rebecca Westgate is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of practice. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at making day-to-day life feel more manageable.

Rebecca listens for what’s most urgent and helps set small, clear goals. She uses structured techniques to reduce symptoms and to build skills people can use between sessions. Sessions focus on real problems and real steps, not only on talking about feelings.

Her work often addresses issues linked to attachment, abandonment, isolation, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress. She draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process difficult memories and develop stronger coping habits. The emphasis is on safety, pacing, and steady progress.

Rebecca’s approach is collaborative. She and the person she’s working with decide together which tools to try and how to adjust them over time. She explains techniques plainly and practices them with clients during sessions so people leave with usable strategies.

Rebecca sees clients in Indiana and offers services in English. People who want to begin are invited to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

Approaches that guide online work

Rebecca uses a few evidence-based approaches to help people facing trauma, anger, and mood concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Trauma Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing other, healthier ways of responding to triggers; it can help reduce symptoms tied to trauma and improve day-to-day coping. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify what they want to change and find internal motivation to take steps toward those goals. Progressive Counting is a trauma-processing technique that helps people safely revisit memories in a paced way to reduce their emotional intensity.

Choosing the right approach is a team process. The therapist will discuss options, try techniques in session, and adjust the plan based on the person’s needs, goals, and comfort. Collaboration helps make sure the work fits the person's pace and preferences.

Session logistics and formats are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make regular meetings easier to fit into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling around work or family routines. It also makes it possible to practice techniques in the setting where challenges occur, which can speed skill learning and application.